How To Design A Room In The Vintage Style

There are no limits to the design in the vintage style, as long as the elements used take you back in time, everything is allowed. Pastel shades are ideal!

In the world of design, vintage style is used to refer to older things that increase in value over time. Vintage is very popular in the world of design and fashion, but you don’t have to go to an antique store right away, there is another way.

If you want to decorate a room in a  vintage  style, you are sure to have a variety of items at home that you can paint or restore. Certain details are important: chains, lace, furniture, curtains, bows, clocks, flowers, lamps, chests, books, picture frames or old cameras. The options are numerous!

With these decorative elements you can create a pleasant atmosphere in which everyone will feel comfortable. 

Ideas for design in vintage style

Candles

Candles are a must for a vintage style interior. The flickering lights of the candles give the room a romantic touch after sunset, which creates a calm, relaxing atmosphere.

Flowers

Flowers in pastel shades, whether real or artificial, are also recommended. The colors should, however, harmonize with the rest of the room decoration. Flowers offer numerous options for decorating a room. You can also use it to decorate the entrance or an archway.

Wood

It’s time to reuse the old wooden boxes that you haven’t used in a long time.

• You can decorate it with flowers or a string of lights, or you can use it to store various items. In addition, they are also suitable as bedside tables.
• You can also use it as a stand for lamps or candles.
• Tree trunks are also a good option for this.

curtains

Here, too, there are countless possibilities: You can choose lively or transparent colors to decorate tables or the garden.

• If you prefer a light color, you should use pale pink or cream-colored fabrics.
• Pastel colored bows should suffice as a contrast.
• Depending on your taste, you can also try curtains with patterns or lace.

Photographs

You can design  your photos in a vintage style. Use old picture frames with black and white photos to decorate your wall.

• The frame should be made of wood.
• Hang the pictures with strings, pins, or bows.

A bicycle

If you’re creative, you can buy a bike as a decoration.

Fill it with flowers, fairy lights or candles in glass containers. A great idea!

Pearls

Place them in a small chest with other antique pieces and you will feel transported back in time. They can have both a feminine and a masculine touch. Actually everyone likes pearls.

• We would recommend placing them on tables or around flowers without spending a lot of time arranging them perfectly. You should rather look natural.

Old patterned dishes

To perfectly adapt a room to the vintage style, you should place some dishes somewhere. Flower patterns and pastel shades are perfect for this, especially on teacups.

A bird cage

The size does not matter: open cages full of flowers, candles or fairy lights make a room seem romantic and peaceful.

Antiques

To give the design that certain something, you should build in an antique. For example, old telephones, record players, records, old clocks or chests would be suitable.

Lamps

When it comes to lighting, you should use the motto “less is more”. Dimmed lights are the right choice here.

Avoid cluttering the entire room with lamps. Use natural light to create a peaceful atmosphere.

mirror

One element that you definitely cannot forget is mirrors! Let your imagination run wild when decorating the mirrors. Paint them with vibrant colors and place flowers and fairy lights around them.

You can also give them a slightly rustic look by decorating the wooden frame accordingly.

Now that you are familiar with all the important elements of the vintage style, all you need to do is implement your creative thoughts!